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How To Use the UPK Player
Step 1.
Click on the link to the UPK Module, Topic or Section that you would
like to see. The UPK Player will open in your browser. Important: In
order to access the UPK player, you may need to disable popup
blockers.
NOTE: Some training is designed for particular job functions or roles.
Check off the My Roles checkbox and click the My Roles hyperlink to
see if your particular training course provides a role based learning
option.
Step 2.
Expand the appropriate Module (
on the left side of the player.
How to use the UPK Player
) in the Outline section located
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Note:
The Concept section, located on the right side of the player, provides
background information about the highlighted Module, Section, or Topic.
Step 3.
Expand the appropriate Section (
on the left side of the player.
Step 4.
Click on a Topic ( ). The Player mode buttons in the Playback Mode
section will become active (buttons turn blue).
Playback
Modes:
) in the Outline section located
UPK offers five playback modes that appear when you select a topic. We
recommend using the first two modes for reviewing purposes. The fifth
mode is for end user reference.

This web video allows you to learn by watching. You
can pause, resume, and replay the training at any time.

This interactive simulation allows you to try each
step. If you need help on a step, the tool will offer hints.

This interactive simulation allows you to assess your
skills without the step-by-step instructions.

This pop up window will act as a coach in the
application after Go Live. While completing a process, you can
open it through the Help link and receive step-by-step instructions.
(note – this mode only context sensitive with PeopleSoft
Applications)*see appendix

*New* - This pop up window allows you to open or
save a printable job aid for end user reference.
Step 5.
Click on the appropriate playback mode. The player opens up.
Note:
If you select the See It! mode, the player will begin automatically. If you
select the Try It! and Know It! modes, you will need to click the start link
to begin the player. If you select the Do It! mode, you will need to click
the play button (
) to begin the player. If you select the Print It! mode,
a dialog box displays for you to open or save a job aid for the selected
topic.
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Note:
You can use the Search field (
) in the upper left
hand corner to find Topics by using a keyword. For example, if you type
“Job Code” in the Search field and click the Go button (
), the topic list
will reorganize for all topics that use the word “Job Code”. To reset back
to the default, click the All radio button (
End Procedure
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* - Appendix
Updating Internet Explorer Settings for the UPK Do It! Mode
This job aid provides step-by-step instructions on how to allow scriptinitiated windows without size or position constraint. These steps must
be completed to access the UPK Do It! mode within an application.
Internet Explorer 7.0 & 8.0
Step 1.
Navigate to Internet Explorer > Tools > Internet Options > Security
The Internet Options page opens.
Step 2.
Select the
Step 3.
Click the
icon.
button at the bottom of the window.
The Security Settings window opens.
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Step 4.
Scroll down to Allow script-initiated windows without size or
position constraint.
Step 5.
Select the Enable radio button.
Step 6.
Click the
button.
A Warning! window appears.
Step 7.
Click the
button.
The Security tab reopens.
Step 8.
Click the
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button.